adjective
- interfering in other people’s affairs without being asked or wanted
Usage: often disapproving
noun
- the act of interfering in something that is not one’s concern
Usage: usually disapproving
Examples
- The meddling neighbor always asked too many personal questions.
- She was tired of her mother’s meddling in her relationship.
- His meddling attitude made him unpopular at work.
- The committee warned against meddling in local politics.
- Stop your meddling and let them solve their own problems.
- Her constant meddling caused more harm than good.